Train Essen to Saxony from €107 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Saxony takes 5h 40m and the fastest train takes 4h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Saxony. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 40m
Duration: 505 km
Distance: €107
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Hanover

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5h 35m

€72–226

Essen to Saxony train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Essen and Saxony. The earliest departure is at 12:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 4:21 PM which arrives into Saxony at 9:31 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, June 20, 2026

6:21 AM → 11:33 AM
5h 12m • 1 change
8:21 AM → 1:36 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
10:21 AM → 3:36 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
12:21 PM → 5:35 PM
5h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, June 21, 2026

12:22 AM → 10:38 AM
10h 16m • 1 change
6:21 AM → 11:33 AM
5h 12m • 1 change
8:21 AM → 1:36 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
10:21 AM → 3:36 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, June 22, 2026

12:22 AM → 8:46 AM
8h 24m • 1 change
5:19 AM → 10:38 AM
5h 19m • 1 change
6:21 AM → 11:33 AM
5h 12m • 1 change
8:21 AM → 1:36 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, June 23, 2026

12:22 AM → 8:46 AM
8h 24m • 1 change
5:19 AM → 10:38 AM
5h 19m • 1 change
6:21 AM → 11:33 AM
5h 12m • 1 change
8:21 AM → 1:36 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, June 24, 2026

12:22 AM → 8:46 AM
8h 24m • 1 change
5:19 AM → 10:38 AM
5h 19m • 1 change
6:21 AM → 11:33 AM
5h 12m • 1 change
8:21 AM → 1:36 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, June 25, 2026

12:22 AM → 8:46 AM
8h 24m • 1 change
5:19 AM → 10:38 AM
5h 19m • 1 change
6:21 AM → 11:33 AM
5h 12m • 1 change
8:21 AM → 1:36 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, June 26, 2026

12:22 AM → 8:46 AM
8h 24m • 1 change
5:19 AM → 10:38 AM
5h 19m • 1 change
6:21 AM → 11:33 AM
5h 12m • 1 change
8:21 AM → 1:36 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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